El hipopótamo

Get a close-up look at animals in the zoo, from appearance to behavior to babies. This series uses vivid photos to compare life in the wild and life in captivity in terms of habitat, activity, and diet.

This book introduces you to giraffes, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

Can you find these in the book? robin, tulip. What is your favorite season? Books in the Seasons series explore seasonal changes from a child's point of view. Fin out about the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells that each season brings.

Antes era válido acusar a quienes historiaban el pasado de consignar únicamente las «gestas de los reyes». Hoy día ya no lo es, pues cada vez se investiga más sobre lo que ellos callaron, expurgaron o simplemente ignoraron. «¿Quién construyó Tebas de las siete puertas?», pregunta el lector obrero de Brecht. Las fuentes nada nos dicen de aquellos albañiles anónimos, pero la pregunta conserva toda su carga (Carlo Ginzburg).

Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods, and even parasites in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary, and an index to aid in vocabulary development, this book will have children eager to learn more about these tiny creatures and the big impact they have on human life! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

"No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts."

Maria Zef no llega a los 15 años, pero ya está acostumbrada a la dureza de la vida en el campo, un mundo de hombres frente al que chocará su espíritu soñador y libre. Tres mujeres en un camino de la Italia rural: una madre exhausta y enferma y sus dos hijas, niñas todavía. Maria Zef, la hija mayor, tira, como si fuera una bestia, de un carromato cargado de cacharros en venta al tiempo que vigila constantemente para que su madre siga en pie. Como cada año, han bajado de las montañas en las que viven antes de que la nieve las inmovilice allí durante meses de frío y pobreza. El viaje...